Former Channel 5 star Jane McDonald announced the news on social media
TV personality Jane McDonald has delighted fans with an exciting announcement. The former Cruising star, who stepped down from her Channel 5 show in 2020, has revealed her latest venture will be airing on screens next year.
Taking to social media platform X on Tuesday evening, Jane, 61, posted: “I’m thrilled to share that I’m teaming up with JetSetTV for their first project! Find out more on my website.”
A statement via the website read: “This marks the start of a new chapter in my eight-year collaboration with Executive Producer Mark Powell. The upcoming series will be produced by Kieron Collins and Mark Powell through their company JetSetTV and will hit your screens in January 2026.
“This is an amazing project and we can’t wait to give you all the behind-the-scenes scoop on the production soon.
“But for now, it’s time to pack our bags and get ready for an exciting filming adventure!”
Jane McDonald announced the exciting news on social media (Image: ITV)
Fans were quick to express their excitement about her latest project as one penned: “Looking forward to seeing this.”
Another wrote: “Looking forward to seeing this Jane. Safe travels.”
A third remarked: “Can’t wait!!! My mum and I LOVE watching Jane McDonald whenever she’s on!!! We used to sit down religiously every Friday night for cruising without fail.”
“Brilliant absolutely brilliant.Looking forward to seeing and hearing from you about all of these New travel adventures. Jane McDonald you are Just a breath of fresh air,” another added.
Jane McDonald announced she is returning to viewers’ screens in due course (Image: Getty)
The former Loose Women panellist left her role as host of the Channel 5 show Cruising with Jane McDonald in February 2020 to focus on her music career and other projects.
The show ran for four and a half years, during which time Jane led eight series and documented 38 cruises. She was known as the “Queen of Cruise”.
She made her on-screen debut more than 20 years ago in 1998, when she appeared in the BBC One docusoap The Cruise.
The series ran for 12 episodes and attracted 13 million viewers turning Jane into a household name overnight.
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